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The Best: Monday, August 31st

SportsCentre brings you the best moments from the sports world on Monday, August 31st.

September 01, 2026 at 1:25a.m. EDT

Must See: Naomi Osaka stuns with pre-match outfit

Naomi Osaka made her usual fashionable entrance for her US Open match on Monday emerging from the tunnel onto the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium wearing a long, white skirt and a gray, hooded robe featuring newspaper clippings about her.

September 01, 2026 at 1:13a.m. EDT

FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifying: Canada 97, Argentina 92

Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort led unbeaten Canada to a 97-92 win over Argentina in FIBA men’s basketball World Cup 2027 World Cup Americas Qualifier action on Monday night. Alexander-Walker had 26 points and five assists, while Dort chipped in with 25 points.

September 01, 2026 at 12:15a.m. EDT

Canada pulls off dramatic comeback win to improve to 8-0 at FIBA Word Cup qualifiers

TSN's Basketball analyst Leo Rautins joins Wesley Cheng to breakdown Canada's comeback win over Argentina, and shares who his key players were for Canada in the victory.

August 31, 2026 at 10:13p.m. EDT

Blue Jays Playoff Path: 16 Wins to October

Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson are joined by longtime Blue Jays columnist and co-host of the Exit Philosophy Podcast Richard Griffin to map out a path to a Jays playoff berth with 24 games left in the season. They discuss potential offseason changes, a looming labour stoppage, and who the Jays’ next Hall of Excellence inductee should be.

August 31, 2026 at 7:00p.m. EDT

Myles Garrett for MVP?

Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson are joined by NFL Network analyst Marc Ross to discuss MVP predictions, what to make of the Detroit Lions, the return of the bell-cow running back, and Odell Beckham Jr. making the Giants’ 53-man roster.

August 31, 2026 at 6:55p.m. EDT

Yes Guy, No Guy: Are you still worried about Vladdy?

Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson play an all-Blue Jays edition of “Yes Guy, No Guy.”

August 31, 2026 at 6:53p.m. EDT

Best Bets powered by FanDuel

Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson, along with OverDrive producer Alex Mandarino, give out their Best Bets of the night, powered by FanDuel.

August 31, 2026 at 6:52p.m. EDT

Chris Johnston on Cale Makar’s NHL-record 8-year, $163.2M extension

Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to break down Cale Makar’s record-breaking 8-year, $163.2M contract extension and what it means for the future of superstar deals.

August 31, 2026 at 6:47p.m. EDT

Is Auston Matthews poised for a monster season?

Jim Tatti and Keegan Matheson are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Maple Leafs’ busy offseason and whether we should expect a bounce-back year from Auston Matthews.

August 31, 2026 at 6:47p.m. EDT

Canada looks to stay undefeated in FIBA qualifying as they host Argentina

Canada closes out the fourth window in FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas qualifying with a matchup against Argentina from Quebec City tonight. Canada will look to improve to 8-0 and remain atop Group F.

August 31, 2026 at 6:38p.m. EDT

Top 10: Messi goals for Argentina

With Lionel Messi officially announcing his retirement from international soccer on Monday, SportsCentre takes a look back at the best goals he scored for Argentina in his legendary career with the national team.

August 31, 2026 at 4:59p.m. EDT

US Open: Day #2 - Arthur Ashe (ft. Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Osaka)

[1] Aryna Sabalenka vs Camila Osorio (COL) Roman Safiullin vs [2] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [8] Ben Shelton (USA) vs Tallon Griekspoor (NED) [13] Naomi Osaka (JPN) vs Anastasia Zakharova

August 31, 2026 at 11:15a.m. EDT

US Open: Day #2 - Court 5 (ft. Kalinskaya, Mensik)

[28] Sara Bejlek (CZE) vs Cristina Bucsa (ESP) Anna Blinkova vs [21] Anna Kalinskaya [21] Luciano Darderi (ITA) vs Harry Wendelken (GBR) [17] Jakub Mensik (CZE) vs Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN)